Random Facts about Spain
By Susan M. Keenan ©2007

In Spain, native-born individuals have three names- their given name and two surnames. The first surname belongs to the father (his first surname), while the second surname belongs to the mother (her first surname).



“The Old Charms” is a large flea market in Barcelona, Spain.

Although construction began in 1882, La Sagrada Familia, a beautiful church in Spain, is still undergoing construction.

Frank Gehry who used the contours of a boat’s hull and the anatomy of a fish in his designs designed Museo Guggenheim. The museum is constructed from titanium and glass, and poses a magnificent sight.

The coat of arms for Madrid utilizes seven stars, a tree, and a bear. The bear represents Ursa Minor.

The currency in Spain is the euro.

The Aquarium in Spain features an underground tunnel that allows you to come face to face with sharks and eels.

The running of the bulls occurs in Pamplona in July, and is referred to as la Fiesta de San Fermin.

The Castillo de Santa Bárbara is a sixteenth century castle that displays Spanish sculpture from contemporary artists.